Third Annual HETMA Golf Classic in Support of the Prism Scholarship

The third annual HETMA Golf Classic returns September 28, 2026, at Colorado National Golf Club, bringing the higher education AV community together for golf, networking, and fundraising. Proceeds support the Prism Scholarship, which expands access to professional development, certification, mentorship, and industry opportunities for underrepresented higher education AV professionals. Read More

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July 29, 2026

361: The AV Life Crossover Episode with Nancy Blanchard | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

What happens when the scheduled host does not show up? Joe Way and Nancy Blanchard take over the show, turn it into an unexpected crossover episode, and have the kind of honest AV conversation that could never have been planned. Nancy, Territory Sales Manager for ScreenBeam, joins Joe to discuss her long-standing connection to the... Read More

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July 29, 2026

Starting the Prism Journey with Noel Cerda | Prism Spotlight

Every AV professional starts somewhere. In this first installment of our reimagined Prism Spotlight series, Noel Cerda shares his path into higher education AV, the goals driving his career, and what he's hoping to accomplish during his Prism journey. Read More

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July 28, 2026

Spotlight on Dan Noullet | Tech Manager Spotlight

Dan Noullet has spent more than 25 years building and scaling audiovisual services in higher education, helping Carnegie Mellon University grow from a handful of supported spaces to a campus-wide AV ecosystem serving hundreds of environments. As Director of Digital Media Experiences and a 2026 Higher Ed AV Hall of Fame inductee, he focuses on standards-based design, sustainable service models, and developing teams that can deliver consistent support at scale. In this Tech Manager Spotlight, Dan reflects on his path from a Media Technology Specialist who knew more about car stereos than classrooms to a leader focused on mentorship, collaboration, and creating long-term value for both institutions and the people they serve. Read More

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July 27, 2026

344: Summer, Stadiums, and Smarter AV Systems | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on July 21, 2026: As the summer moves along quickly, our hosts pause to discuss concerts, travel, major sporting events, and the approaching fall event season. The conversation highlights the community impact and logistical scale of FIFA fan festivals, stadiums, volunteers, and event production, with curiosity about the AV, IT, and project-management lessons learned... Read More

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July 27, 2026

Coming Home to the Fundamentals of Higher Education Audio | Sound Perspective

Teddy Murphy takes readers back to the fundamentals of audio in higher education AV. From following the signal and understanding gain structure to microphone placement, room acoustics, feedback, and lecture capture, Murphy reflects on the lessons that continue to matter no matter how advanced our systems become. Sometimes the most effective troubleshooting tool is not a new platform or piece of equipment. It is a solid understanding of the basics. Read More

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